We are pleased to present you the NanoCompAs project, which is one of the 20 projects approved for financing within the Green Program for Science and Business Cooperation of the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, which will contribute to reducing environmental pollution. NanoCompAs will provide an economical and efficient solution for removing arsenic from water in the form of a new adsorbent, improving the health and quality of life of people in regions affected by this problem.
Project title: Scale up of bifunctional Fe-Mn binary oxide nanocomposite filter media: an innovative approach for water purification
Project acronym: NanoCompAs
Project coordinator: Prof. dr Jasmina Agbaba
Call identifier: The Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia
Topic: Green Program of Cooperation between Science and Industry
Grant No: 4858
Start date of project: 15/5/2023
Duration: 24 months
The strategic objective of the NanoCompAs project is to enrich the collaborative link between UNSFS and IMSI, proven centres of research excellence in the fields of chemistry and environmental protection, and our industrial partners in the water sector, and to implement the results of our applied research as sustainable technological solutions to real world environmental problems. The main specific objectives of the project are therefore as follows:
About us
Adequate arsenic removal from drinking water is still a serious challenge in many areas of the world, but especially for small ( 25,000 consumers) drinking water utilities which lack the economic and human resources to maintain complex treatment lines. In the long term, the bifunctional FMBO nanocomposite adsorbent developed by NanoCompAs is intended as an ideal solution in such cases, allowing small water utilities to economically solve this serious public health issue, leading to greatly improved water quality at the tap. This improvement in tap water quality will increase the quality of life for consumers living in arsenic-affected areas, many of whom are currently forced to drink relatively expensive bottled water to satisfy their daily drinking water requirements. In addition to domestic consumers, the improved water quality and low price of the FMBO nanocomposite in comparison to other arsenic removal solutions may also be of interest to the agricultural sector, which utilises large quantities of water throughout the food and beverage industries.
The team consists of recognized experts in the field of water technology and environmental protection,
materials science and applied economics, as well as young researchers.
The anonymous survey is being conducted by a team from the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad. The results of this survey will contribute to scientific research aimed at finding a modern, efficient, and cost-effective solution for the removal of arsenic from drinking water, thereby improving the health and quality of life of people in regions affected by this problem.
The research is conducted with the support of the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, Project Number 4858, Scale up of bifunctional Fe-Mn binary oxide nanocomposite filter media: an innovative approach for water purification - NanoCompAs.
Note: The survey contains questions intended for representatives of different sectors, so not all questions will be shown to everyone who fills it out (Example: in a certain case, the survey flow after question 3 will be redirected to question 27 if the respondent is from the financial sector).
Thank you for your time!
The NanoCompAs project team
The anonymous survey is being conducted by a team from the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad. The results of this survey will contribute to scientific research aimed at finding a modern, efficient, and cost-effective solution for the removal of arsenic from drinking water, thereby improving the health and quality of life of people in regions affected by this problem.
The research is conducted with the support of the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, Project Number 4858, Scale up of bifunctional Fe-Mn binary oxide nanocomposite filter media: an innovative approach for water purification - NanoCompAs.
Thank you for your time!
The NanoCompAs project team
Dr. Watson participated in the program segment "Coffee with Scientists," where he spoke with children about what it's like to be a scientist, how fun and important science is, and the kinds of research we conduct at the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Environmental Protection!
Our colleague has become a regular participant in this event, contributing to the promotion of research and scientific curiosity. It’s great to see such outreach efforts in Serbia, encouraging the next generation to embrace science and discovery!
During the thematic day dedicated to the results and activities of the NanoCompAs project, as well as topics related to safe water supply, water resource quality, and sustainable approaches to arsenic removal from drinking water, team members, led by project leader Prof. Dr. Jasmina Agbaba, delivered lectures and shared experiences and knowledge with all attendees, including representatives from institutions and industry, colleagues from the academic community, and students.
We are proud to have had the honor of dedicating one day of this long-standing event at our Department to our project and sharing the project's achievements and goals for further research.
Details about the event and our lecturers, as well as the lectures that were held, can be viewed here.
One of the greatest global problems facing modern society today is the decreasing availability of safe drinking water resources. The increased arsenic content in natural (surface and groundwater) sources used for drinking water poses a serious threat to human health.
See you at the NanoCompAs Day on September 19, 2024, at the 27th Water Workshop at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad!
AGENDA II Announcement
Last week, colleagues Jasmina Nikić, Malcolm Watson, and Jovana Pešić participated in the 7th International Congress on Water, Waste, and Energy Management (WWEM-24), which was held from July 24 to 26 in Lisbon, Portugal. At this congress, they presented part of their research conducted within the NanoCompAs project and the project "Innovative Solution for Water Treatment: Magnetic Carbon-Based Nanocomposite."
This congress brought together researchers and experts from around the world and was supported by leading global institutions and organizations, including the University of Granada (Universidad de Granada), Universidad de Jaen, Universidade of Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Universidad de Extremadura, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, China Agricultural University, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Gogte Institute of Technology, Polytechnic University of Barcelona, and Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain), with technical support from Sciknowledge European Conferences and the Portuguese Chemical Society (Sociedade Portuguesa de Química).
The conference is dedicated to collaboration and the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and practical experience in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water supply and sewerage systems. It also focuses on familiarizing participants with legal and technical regulations, as well as new solutions and technological advancements in the water sector. The event is intended to bring together experts from water supply and sewerage companies, designers, contractors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, consultants, researchers, and representatives of government and local administration.
One of the greatest global problems facing modern society today is the decreasing availability of safe drinking water resources. The increased arsenic content in natural (surface and groundwater) sources used for drinking water poses a serious threat to human health. Due to a range of negative impacts that arsenic has on health, it is essential to remove it to a level below the maximum allowable value for drinking water of 10 µg/l. The best available techniques have been defined for arsenic removal from water, but their application is strictly conditioned by the quality of the water being treated, not only in terms of arsenic content but also regarding the presence of other water constituents. Therefore, choosing the appropriate technique is neither an easy nor a straightforward task. In recent years, the development of new adsorbents has contributed to the increasing application of adsorption techniques in drinking water treatment due to their high efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Moreover, the use of modern materials that achieve a high degree of arsenic removal, simple regeneration, and reuse after treatment supports the principles of circular economy and the green agenda.
On this occasion, project team leader Prof. Dr. Jasmina Agbaba presented the NanoCompAs project along with its key objectives.
We would like to thank the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia for the opportunity to present the NanoCompAs project and for allowing us to share the project's ideas and goals with the broader public, considering that the research conducted within this project addresses issues of public significance.
The past week was marked by the participation of NanoCompAs team member Dr. Malcolm Watson at the workshop titled “SUPREMES WORKSHOP: Innovative Technologies in Water Treatment for the Removal of Contaminants of Concern - Solutions for Microcystins, Pharmaceuticals, and PFAS,” held from January 31 to February 1 as part of the SUPREMES project, which is jointly implemented by the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany, the University of Novi Sad, and Comelsen Umwelttechnologies GmbH in Germany.
The workshop was also attended by project team leader Prof. Dr. Jasmina Agbaba, as well as team members Dr. Jasmina Nikić and MSc Jovana Pešić. During the presentation, the main goals of the NanoCompAs project were showcased.
The Faculty of Sciences is the lead institution for 27 projects, while it is a partner institution on 12 projects within 8 programs of the Science Fund.
On Monday, December 11th, project manager Prof. Dr. Jasmina Agbaba, along with other project leaders approved by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, participated in an intensive three-hour course on scientific communication at the Scientific Club of the Center for the Promotion of Science in Belgrade.
The main goal of this course was to introduce scientists to the most important practical techniques for communicating scientific ideas and results to segmented audiences.
The instructor was Dr. Darko Donevski, an astrophysicist, writer, and science communicator, who is the author of a modern scientific communication course for researchers of all profiles, which is one of the first open courses of its kind in Europe.
This year, the Water Forum was held from December 7 to 9 at the Belgrade Fair.
Project manager prof. PhD Jasmina Agbaba and team members Professor Emeritus Božo Dalmacija, MSc Jovana Pešić and PhD Tajana Simetić participated and contributed to this event.
Koleginica Pešić presented the issues that the project deals with, as well as the goals of the project NanoCompAs.
Research conducted with the support of the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, no. project: 4858, Scale up of bifunctional Fe-Mn binary oxide nanocomposite filter media: an innovative approach for water purification - NanoCompAs
Members of the NanoCompAs team visited the waterworks in Budapest, where they exchanged experiences in the field of drinking water preparation technologies with colleagues from Hungary.
We present to you a new article that explains more closely the problems and goals of the NanoCompAs project, which was published on the website of the National Geographic newspaper.
Our team members PhD Mirjana Vijatović Petrović (IMSI) and PhD Malcom Watson (UNSFS) participated in the 7th international conference dedicated to ceramic materials (7th Conference of the Serbian Society for Ceramic Materials), which was held in Belgrade. Dr. Malcolm Watson gave a lecture focused on the development and application of innovative nanocomposite materials in water treatment.
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